Ode to the Object

As we read the two "Ode to" poems in class, I really realized that it opened a new door for my understanding of poetry. When I learned poetry in high school, everything that I analyzed seemed to consist of an overly complicated emotional plot. However, when Scott told us to pick an object and just write, I found it much easier to create a poem. This spurred my thought that we do not notice the vital objects in our daily life: such as a pencil, tissue, or even t-shirt. We casually pass by these things, but when I sat down and wrote about one of these objects I realized that I utilize it more than I thought I did. I also found it much easier to personify each of these objects simply because I was able to describe their purpose a lot easier, thus making my poem much richer in detail. Especially in the "Ode to the Watermelon" poem I really enjoyed how the watermelon was used to describe the colors of the flag of Palestine. This line stuck with me the most, and I hope to use a comparison similar to this in the future.